Eric Bounds

Highly disciplined and safety-focused Crane Operator with 8 years of experience operating heavy equipment in the U.S. Army, including mobile and tower cranes. Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, maintain machinery, and adhere to strict safety and operational procedures. Seeking to bring military-honed skills to a civilian construction or industrial team.

• Operated mobile, truck-mounted, and overhead cranes in both combat and peacetime environments for loading, unloading, and material placement operations.
• Lifted and transported construction materials, vehicles, and other heavy objects safely in accordance with Army safety guidelines and weight limits.
• Conducted daily pre-operation inspections and routine maintenance to ensure operational readiness and minimize downtime.
• Interpreted load charts, lift plans, and hand signals to execute precise lifting operations under various terrain and weather conditions.
• Collaborated with engineers, riggers, and logistics teams to complete time-sensitive construction and recovery missions.
• Trained and mentored junior personnel in crane operation and equipment safety procedures.

• Created quality control plans based on project-specific technical documentation and requirements.
• Reviewed incoming products and materials as part of final acceptance process.
• Interpreted blueprints and engineering documents to determine quality requirements.
• Upheld high standards of quality control with regular testing and calibrating equipment.

• Controlled project milestones and deliverables at all stages, from planning and development through quality control and final review.
• Assessed project parameters and client expectations to provide consistent status reports and to proactively address potential delays or constraints.
• Optimized resources and monitored utilization to facilitate availability and promote timeline and budget adherence.
• Led project planning and development, quality control and final review to control milestones and deliverables.

• Responsible for the day to day field operations on location and maintaining a good relationship with the client TOPS is servicing.
• Responsible for safe and proper operation of fracturing equipment, support equipment, job execution, and monitoring quality control measures on location.
• Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
• Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
• Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
• Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
• Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.

• Managed daily workloads by organizing effective schedules and delegating tasks.
• Hired, interviewed, and trained employees.
• Interacted confidently with clients throughout projects, presenting updates, incorporating feedback, and redirecting concerns.
• Led project planning and development, quality control and final review to control milestones and deliverables.

• Synchronized supply chains to optimize inventory and service procedures using the Global Combat Support System (GCSS-A) system.
• Reviewed supply policies, plans and procedures to resolve issues impacting logistics operations and supply accountability.
• Closed out existing contracts after verifying receipt of contractual deliverables.
• Monitored inventory demand and material assets to reduce product variability to achieve optimal solutions.
• Built highly collaborative teams to provide operational support and equipment management.
• Closely monitored material readiness of high-priority units.
• Signed off on existing contracts to verify completion of contractual deliverables.